Giving it a shot...: Olander Park

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Where is the totem pole in this picture?

The answer is... standing behind the camera. Yes, I am the totem pole today. Long story, but my body is pretty marked up after my radiation treatment, with some brilliant colors resembling tribal war paint (sharpies)! I looked in the mirror and thought I looked like a totem pole.

Anyway, first day in battle - I'm still standing, war paint and all. Still strong to fight another day - bring it on. I stopped off at this pond nearby the pharmacy - it made me want to go ice skating. The light was disappearing, and it was getting extremely cold! Maybe I'll be able to practice my triple axles on a nicer day - and when I'm not feeling so much like a totem pole.

A New Year

Back in November, 2009, I promised myself that I would give this a shot until the first of the new year. Here it is a new decade. I was hoping to improve my skills by having a photo daily. Looking back over the past few months, I believe that this journal has helped me in more ways than I can describe.

One of the days missing - December 4th - was the day that I was diagnosed with cancer. If you've been reading, you may have read a few references to my illness in some posts. I plan to continue my project, cancer or not. I may even talk about it a bit more here. I don't want to change the "tone" in my photography (or this blog), but I am here to tell a story through my eyes, my feelings, my emotions. I will be running the gamut of them.... some days fear, sadness, anger, indifference, gratitude and love. I'm hoping it has some impact.

My journey to recovery has begun - I am in the midst of a rigorous treatment plan consisting of radiation and chemo therapies. I still have several weeks to go, and have my good days and bad. There may be some days I may not feel up to taking photos or writing, but I'm working on finding my balance. I can tell you that I still find peace and therapy in what I'm doing with my camera and this journal. In some regards this may be one of the things to help me through. I don't want to be defined by this illness, or my journey to overcome this illness.

Even more than my contribution to this space, I take pleasure and inspiration by viewing and supporting fellow bloggers with passion for photography. Please have a look at these sites and spaces and see the talent that has sparked my interest in sharing my work and thoughts.

So whatever comes of this page, or me... I am giving it a shot as best as I can. It's a journey, and I am pretty tough. So come on the journey with me, and hang out with me while I take my shots :)

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January 21, 2010

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